Food drive at Eastlake's Classic Park scores big

WorrellThe Lake County Captains, class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, wrap up their home season with games Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Lake County Captains squeaked out a 3-2 victory over the
Lansing Lugnuts Aug. 18, but more importantly, Carver Financial Services 25th
annual food drive and client appreciation event was an unprecedented success.

According to a Captains press release, the event represents "the
largest single food drive ever for Lake County." Around 1,400 visitors donated
800 pounds of food, meaning approximately 3,200 meals that will be served
through the Lake County Salvation Army.

Randy Carver, founder of Carver Financial Services, Inc.,
says, "our annual drive is a way to give something to those less fortunate and
to the community as a whole." Those attending the event were asked to donate
non-perishable food items.

The financial services firm, located at 7473 Center St. in
Mentor, provides investment advice and offers securities through Raymond James
Financial Services, Inc. Carver Financial Services manages in excess of $680
million in assets for clients across the globe.

Lake County Salvation Army provides services to more than
1,500 needy families each week.

The Captains remain in playoff contention despite dropping
two in a row to the Great Lakes Loons. The team faces the Loons again Monday at
7:05 p.m. at Michigan's Dow Diamond.

The Captains return for a final homestand Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. Wednesday features Feed Your Face Night at Classic Park as
the Captains battle the Bowling Green Hot Rods at 7 p.m. The Hot Rods return to
Eastlake for a 7 p.m. Thursday game. Thirsty Thursday and Date Night are featured
promotions. Friday's 7 p.m. battle against the Hot Rods culminates with
fireworks.

Advance tickets are $8 for children and $9 for adults.
Tickets at the gate run $10.

The Captains and the Fort Wayne Tincaps remain tied for a
second-half postseason bid. Because two teams advance from the Midwest League Eastern
Division, both the Captains and Tincaps would earn a playoff spot if the season
ended today. The Lansing Lugnuts and West Michigan Whitecaps, both trailing the
Captains and Tincaps by two games, hope to overtake the teams.

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